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Mary Kondo - Biography

Kondo: The Story of the Famous Organizer and Author "The Magic of Cleaning"

Mary is the name that has become a symbol of order and organization in the house. She is a Japanese organizer and author whose unique cleaning method and organization systems have become popular around the world. In this biography, we look at Mary Kondo's life and career, her philosophy and contributions to the realm of organization and home comfort.

Mary was born on October 9, 1984 in Tokyo, Japan. From childhood, she showed an interest in order and organization, an interest that became part of her vocation. At a young age, she began to study various methods of cleaning and organizing space.

Over time, Mary developed her own unique method, which she named Conmary, by her last name. This method involves not only cleaning and sorting things, but also creating harmony and joy in the house. Her approach is based on keeping only those things that really bring joy and matter to the person.

Mary Kondo's journey to fame began with the publication of her book "Jinsei ga Tokimeku Katazuke no Maho" (Cleaning Magic) in 2011. The book quickly became a bestseller in Japan and attracted media attention. Her Conmary method became popular and gained many fans.

In 2014, an English version of the book was released entitled "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing," and it also became a bestseller. This book brought Mary worldwide fame and attracted millions of readers who wanted to improve order in their homes and lives.